Deputy Principal - Head of Campus (Officer)
St Francis Xavier College is calling for a student‐centered, dedicated, and courageous leader to inspire student growth and achievement commencing in 2027 in the position of Deputy Principal - Head of Campus, Officer.
The successful applicant will be appointed as a full‐time, ongoing classroom teacher with a three‐year tenure in the position of Deputy Principal – Head of Campus, Officer (Years 7‐9 campus), commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year. Subject to a positive mid‐term performance review in 2028, the tenure may be extended for a further three years.
The Deputy Principal – Head of Campus will be appointed in accordance with the DOSCEL Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022, with remuneration set at Deputy Principal Level 4 (enrolment exceeding 2500 students). The role offers a gross annual salary ranging from $192,662 to $197,784, commensurate with experience.
The Deputy Principal – Head of Campus provides strong strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the daily management of the campus while fostering high expectations for student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. The role ensures a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment, while leading a pastoral culture grounded in the College's Catholic identity and Gospel‐centred values. Working closely with the Principal and Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal contributes to the College's strategy and ensures it is implemented at the campus level. Through visible, values‐driven leadership, the role supports staff development and helps students grow into confident, capable, and socially responsible individuals.
Professional Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience
* Demonstrated commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education, with a deep appreciation for Catholic education for young people and active participation in the life of the Catholic Church.
* Tertiary qualifications in Education, including Master's or postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, Religious Education or Theology (or working towards attainment), with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field.
* Accreditation to Teach/Lead RE in a Catholic School.
* Extensive experience leading contemporary learning and teaching practices in a secondary school.
* Highly developed capacity to research, analyse and interpret data to improve learning and teaching practices and student achievement.
* Demonstrated success in leading and influencing change across a variety of stakeholders, including staff, students, families and community.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills and high‐level interpersonal skills, which establish productive relationships with staff, students, parents and the broader community.
* Strategic and forward‐thinking approach to the position.
* Experience leading projects and managing resources.
Why work at St Francis Xavier College?
* Free onsite parking
* Access to internal and external training opportunities
* Funded membership to professional or industry associations
* Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities
* Extensive leadership opportunities
* 12% Superannuation
* Professional learning
* Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
* No extras for teachers
* Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
* 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave
* Salary Packaging through Maxxia
* Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
* All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
* On‐site canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
* Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is an inclusive, three‐campus Catholic school of over 2,600 students, grounded in the Gospel and committed to nurturing learners through hope, respect, curiosity, and gratitude. We invest in high‐quality people and facilities, operating through a team‐based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
Applications close Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Position Description and Information Document available on the College Employment Portal for detailed information about the role and the associated selection criteria.
Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.
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